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8 best Make alternatives in 2026

Make is a automation tool that visual automation platform. It starts at $9/mo. Below are the 8 closest alternatives we track, 8 of which have a free tier. Each entry explains the one thing that actually differs — not a rephrased feature list.

We label every tool with how far we have verified it. Where we have not run a tool ourselves, we say so rather than inventing a score.

Make compared with 8 alternatives
ToolFromModelOur scoreVerification
Make (current)$9/moFreemium—Listed
Gumloop$97/moFreemium—Price checked
Zapier$19.99/moFreemium—Price checked
TubeBuddy$4.50/moFreemium—Price checked
n8n$20/moFreemium—Price checked
Metricool$22/moFreemium—Price checked
Publer$12/moFreemium—Price checked
Lindy$49.99/moFreemium—Price checked
Simplified$18/moFreemium—Price checked

Every alternative, and why you'd pick it

  1. 1.Gumloop

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    Drag-and-drop AI automations for content pipelines — scrape, generate, and publish without code.

    vs Make: Adds Workflows and Scraping, which Make does not cover.

    $97/mo·AutomationFull details →
  2. 2.Zapier

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    Connect 5000+ apps to automate your creator workflow. Auto-publish videos, send notifications, and sync data across platforms.

    vs Make: Adds 5000+ Apps and Auto-Publish, which Make does not cover.

    $19.99/mo·AutomationFull details →
  3. 3.TubeBuddy

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    Browser extension for YouTube SEO, A/B testing thumbnails, bulk processing, and advanced analytics. Essential for serious YouTubers.

    vs Make: About 50% cheaper at the entry tier ($4.50/mo vs $9/mo).

    $4.50/mo·AutomationFull details →
  4. 4.n8n

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    Self-hostable open-source automation with 400+ integrations. Full control over your data. Perfect for privacy-conscious creators.

    vs Make: Adds Open Source and Self-Hosted, which Make does not cover.

    $20/mo·AutomationFull details →
  5. 5.Metricool

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    Plan, schedule, and analyze content across all platforms including YouTube and TikTok with AI post generation.

    vs Make: Adds Scheduling and Analytics, which Make does not cover.

    $22/mo·AutomationFull details →
  6. 6.Publer

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    Schedule everywhere with AI assist, bulk tools, recycling, and best-time recommendations.

    vs Make: Adds Bulk Scheduling and Recycling, which Make does not cover.

    $12/mo·AutomationFull details →
  7. 7.Lindy

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    Build AI agents that handle email, research, meeting notes, and content tasks autonomously.

    vs Make: Adds AI Agents and Email, which Make does not cover.

    $49.99/mo·AutomationFull details →
  8. 8.Simplified

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    Design, write, edit video, and schedule social posts in one workspace built for lean creator teams.

    vs Make: Adds All-in-One and Design, which Make does not cover.

    $18/mo·AutomationFull details →

Make alternatives — common questions

What is the best free Make alternative?
Gumloop is the strongest free option we list — no-code AI workflow builder. It is freemium, so check the free tier limits before committing.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Make?
Yes — 1 of the tools on this page start below Make's $9/mo. The cheapest is TubeBuddy at $4.50/mo.
Why should I switch from Make?
Most people switch for one of three reasons: pricing that no longer fits their volume, a missing export option such as a watermark-free or higher-resolution output, or a workflow that does not match how they actually edit. If none of those apply to you, staying put is usually the right call.

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